Rack of Lamb with Truffle Crust

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Rack of lamb with truffle crust pairs perfectly cooked pink lamb with an aromatic mushroom-truffle topping. The crust forms a savoury cap that protects the meat during cooking.

Key Takeaways

• 8-bone rack, French-trimmed
• Sear before crust application
• Crust is mushroom duxelles + breadcrumb + truffle
• Pink centre at 55-58C internal
• 5g of fresh truffle per portion

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 8-bone rack of lamb, French-trimmed
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 30g unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper

For the crust:

• 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
• 30g unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 8g fresh Périgord Black Truffle, grated
• 80g panko breadcrumbs
• 30g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

The Method

1. Make crust: cook mushrooms in butter with shallot and thyme until dry. Cool. Mix with truffle, panko, parmesan.

2. Sear rack: salt the lamb. Heat butter and oil in oven-safe pan. Sear all sides 60 sec each.

3. Brush mustard on the fat side. Press crust mixture firmly onto mustard.

4. Roast at 200C for 18-20 min until internal 55-58C for pink.

5. Rest 8 min loosely covered.

6. Slice between bones. Serve with pan jus.

Tips

Sear before crusting.

Mustard helps crust adhere.

Use thermometer for doneness.

Rest before slicing.

Variations and Pairings

With white truffle: Use Alba White Truffle in autumn.

With caviar: Serve Royal Oscietra as a starter.

Wine pairing: A vintage Bordeaux.

For more truffle mains, see our steak with truffle butter recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I tell when lamb is done?

Probe thermometer. 55C for medium-rare, 58C for medium.

How much per person?

2 ribs per person from an 8-bone rack.

How much truffle?

8g in the crust for 4 portions (2g per portion).

Rack of lamb with truffle crust is one of those mains that proves classical cooking still has things to teach us. Discover Beleaev's truffle and caviar collection at beleaev.com.

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